Tatsuhiko Kadowaki

This study shows that different Drosophila cell types impose distinct selective pressures on DCV replication and evolution, with mesodermal cells supporting higher viral replication than glial or S2 cells.

This study shows that Myopic (Mop) restricts Drosophila C virus (DCV) replication in cultured cells but has an antiviral effect in adult flies, revealing distinct roles of endosomal trafficking in antiviral defense.

This study identifies DmTMEM16O as an arthropod-specific protein that accelerates olfactory response termination in Drosophila by increasing membrane conductance during the decay phase.

This study investigates MSMEG_1353's role in lipid metabolism and envelope integrity in M. smegmatis through CRISPRi knockdown, revealing its impact on cell morphology, biofilm formation, and antibiotic susceptibility.

This study identifies HGT-derived genes critical for sterol biosynthesis in trypanosomatids, showing how gene loss and retention during parasitism shape metabolic adaptations.

This study investigates the BBSome's role in Lotmaria passim, showing its importance for lipid raft integrity and infection efficiency, with functional differences compared to Leishmania mexicana.

This study presents the first genomes of trombidid mites, revealing novel allergens and laterally transferred genes involved in secondary metabolism.